School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyIntervention Strategies in Criminal JusticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101355.2
Discipline: CRIMINOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Foundation Criminology units
Equivalent Units
C3070 - Intervention Strategies in Criminal Justice
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 80 credit points assumed knowledge.
About this Unit
This unit explores strategies and skills used by criminal justice professionals working in justice, community and legal fields to effectively work with offenders and manage rehabilitation programs within the criminal justice system and community settings. Content in this unit addresses ethical work practices across a wide range of settings including: case management, community development, social policy, managing programs and people, and, individual and systemic advocacy. Students are encouraged to seek to develop inter-disciplinary competencies that are linked to working in both community and government settings as well as involving work with victims, offenders and communities.